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V.I. for Short Sara Paretsky

V.I. for Short By Sara Paretsky

V.I. for Short by Sara Paretsky


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Summary

A unique collection of nine short stories featuring crime-busting private detective, V.I. Warshawski, written by one of America's greatest female crime writers.

V.I. for Short Summary

V.I. for Short: A Collection of V.I. Warshawski Stories by Sara Paretsky

'Grace Notes' sees V.I. delve into her family history after discovering a newfound Italian cousin, Vico. But what does Vico want after all this time? And what danger will it lead to?

In 'The Pietro Andromache', V.I.'s friend Lotty Herschel finds herself in hot water when her rival is robbed and killed. Lotty ticks all the right boxes, but who's the real culprit?

And in 'Strung Out', V.I. investigates the daughter of an old friend, suspected of murdering her father with a racket string . . .

V.I. for Short Reviews

An intriguing look at Warshawski's ancestral roots. * Chicago Tribune *
With the creation of V.I. Warshawski, Sara Paretsky did more than anyone to change the face of contemporary women's fiction. * Express on Sunday *
It's hard not to get caught up in her passion . . . Snappy dialogue, tight plotting and realistic situations make Paretsky's unapologetically politicised thrillers a pleasure to read, whatever your viewpoint. * Daily Mail *
The thing about Sara Paretsky is, she's tough . . . she doesn't flinch from examining old social injustices others might find too shameful (and too painful) to dig up * New York Times *
Some crime series grow stale over time, but there's no sign of fatigue here. This is partly because the recurring characters continue to develop and engage the reader, and partly because of the moral intelligence that informs the writing. * Spectator *
Paretsky has been putting her private investigator through her paces since 1982, changing perceptions of women in crime fiction through the creation of a fiercely independent female detective. She keeps her brand of politicised noir fresh by responding to issues - social, cultural and political as well as gender - in contemporary life . . . Paretsky is firing on all cylinders * Metro *

About Sara Paretsky

Sara Paretsky was named 2011 Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America. She is the winner of many awards, including the Cartier Diamond Dagger Award for lifetime achievement from the British Crime Writers' Association and the CWA Gold Dagger for Blacklist. Visit Sara's website, www.saraparetsky.com, find her on Facebook, www.facebook.com/SaraParetsky, and follow her on Twitter at twitter.com/Sara1982P.

Additional information

GOR010764043
9781444761528
1444761528
V.I. for Short: A Collection of V.I. Warshawski Stories by Sara Paretsky
Used - Well Read
Paperback
Hodder & Stoughton
2013-02-28
272
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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